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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.66, 999.96 and 657.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.66, 999.96 and 657.54 is: 986.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.66 : 999.96 = 657.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.66/999.96 = 657.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.66x = 999.96 × 657.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.66x = 657,513.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,513.70/666.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.28

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